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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 834.63 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 834.63 and 368.85 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 834.63 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/834.63 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 834.63 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 307,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,853.28/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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